Learning a Second Language: How You Can Help

You don't have to speak or understand Spanish to help! Here's how you can support language learning at home:

Help your child make time to practice. Learning a language is like learning to play an instrument. There needs to be time to practice. The Learning Resources page on this site has lots of great activitites for practicing or encourage your student to use their phones for Duolingo instead of video games ;)

Find cultural events connected to the language and culture being studied. Provide opportunities for developing a personal connection with the language. This can be challenging in a community without many native speakers but it can often be done with some creative thinking. Try visiting the Museo de las Américas or seeing a performance at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Extra credit is available for students making connections with the language or the culture outside of class!

Take a tour through this website for resources your child can use at home. This site offers a wealth of language resources unimaginable even a few years ago. Remind your child to take advantage of these opportunities.

Watch movies or listen to music in Spanish together

Volunteer: You can come to speak to our class about your experiences with the Spanish language or culture, about the professional applications, or, if you speak Spanish, consider volunteering to help me with student interviews in class.

Look for opportunities outside the classroom.Challenge your child to use some of their Spanish at restaurants, when traveling or any time they have the opportunity to use the language. Remind them that some of our course goals are to take risks and make mistakes! They will almost always find native speakers very open to letting them practice their skills.

Send me a message.You can use the contact form below to let me know how I can help

Remember, your attitude about learning a second language is critical on your child's road to becoming a fluent Spanish speaker! Please visit the home page to see how knowing Spanish can benefit them in their futures and thank you so much for visiting this page and for your support:)

Contact me with any comments, questions, concerns, or ideas you have. Gracias por visitar this website and for your interest in supporting your child on the road to fluency in Spanish.